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Recording a Deed or Document in Clayton County, GA
Clayton County (population 299,403) records real-property documents through the Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court. Below is what it costs, how to submit, and how Jurably can prepare, notarize, and record your document for you — without a trip to the courthouse.
Clayton County recording — the essentials
- Recording office
- Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court
- Recording fee
- $25.00 flat (deeds, cancellation of security deed, assignment deed, other recording on deed) under HB 288 statewide GA schedule first / No additional per-page fee for deeds (flat $25); plats/maps/condo floor plans $10 first page + $10 each additional page add'l (+Certified copies: $2.50 first page + $0.50 each additional page; computer printouts $2.50/page; unassisted in-person copies $0.50/page)
- Mailing address
- Harold R. Banke Justice Center, 9151 Tara Boulevard, Room 1CL25, Jonesboro, GA 30236-4912
- Phone
- 770-477-3395 (Real Estate Records); (770) 477-3432 (Real Estate Division)
- Electronic recording
- Available via Simplifile, CSC, ePN
Formatting note: unverified (not confirmed on official page); GSCCCA statewide eRecording standards apply to electronic filings
Can you e-record in Clayton County?
Yes. Clayton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
How to record a document in Clayton County, Georgia
- Prepare the document so it meets Clayton County formatting rules (legal description, grantee address, signature block, and the blank margin the recorder reserves for its stamp).
- Notarize it if the instrument requires acknowledgment — most deeds and affidavits do.
- Submit electronically through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, or by mail to Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court at Harold R. Banke Justice Center, 9151 Tara Boulevard, Room 1CL25, Jonesboro, GA 30236-4912.
- Pay the recording fee ($25.00 flat (deeds, cancellation of security deed, assignment deed, other recording on deed) under HB 288 statewide GA schedule first / No additional per-page fee for deeds (flat $25); plats/maps/condo floor plans $10 first page + $10 each additional page add'l (+Certified copies: $2.50 first page + $0.50 each additional page; computer printouts $2.50/page; unassisted in-person copies $0.50/page)).
- Receive the recorded instrument back with its book/page or instrument number as proof of record.
How Jurably helps in Clayton County
Jurably isn’t a deed-filing desk — it’s how real-estate investors get the important paperwork done. If you’re under contract on a Clayton County property, we file a memorandum of contract to secure your equitable interest so the seller can’t sell out from under you. Need it notarized first? We handle online notarization or send a mobile notary to your signer. Then we record it — electronically through the county’s approved network — and return the recorded instrument. It’s a self-help filing service, not legal advice.
Clayton County recording — FAQ
How much does it cost to record a document in Clayton County?
The Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court charges $25.00 flat (deeds, cancellation of security deed, assignment deed, other recording on deed) under HB 288 statewide GA schedule first / No additional per-page fee for deeds (flat $25); plats/maps/condo floor plans $10 first page + $10 each additional page add'l (+Certified copies: $2.50 first page + $0.50 each additional page; computer printouts $2.50/page; unassisted in-person copies $0.50/page). Additional fees may apply for extra pages, indexing, or specific document types.
Can you record documents electronically in Clayton County?
Yes. Clayton County accepts electronic recording through Simplifile, CSC, ePN, so a properly formatted document can be recorded the same or next business day without mailing paper.
Where do I send documents for recording in Clayton County?
Mail recordings to Clayton County Clerk of Superior Court: Harold R. Banke Justice Center, 9151 Tara Boulevard, Room 1CL25, Jonesboro, GA 30236-4912 (770-477-3395 (Real Estate Records); (770) 477-3432 (Real Estate Division)).
How can Jurably help with recording in Clayton County?
If you’re securing a real-estate contract, Jurably files a memorandum of contract in Clayton County to protect your equitable interest; we also notarize documents online or in person and record them for you. Upload your document and we prepare, notarize, and file it — so you never have to visit the Clayton County recorder in person.
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Jurably files a memorandum to protect your deal, notarizes what you need, and records it — no courthouse trip.